Arctic Ice Crawler

"A genuinely creative City design held back by one critical omission: the cabin cannot rotate, turning what should be a functional crane into a posing toy. Experts score it Skip It territory at 44.9, though 19 owner ratings averaging 4.44 out of 5 suggest kids and casual fans find plenty to love despite the limitation."

Critics land a BrickScore of 44.9 (Skip It) on the Arctic Ice Crawler, with the more analytical reviewers finding its signature walking concept undercut by an upper hull that cannot rotate and legs that never convincingly walk. Owner sentiment runs sharply in the opposite direction: 19 ratings average 4.44 out of 5, with LEGO's own buyers giving 4.5 stars, 100% would-recommend, and a 4.5 value-for-money score. The split between expert skepticism and owner enthusiasm is the defining story of this set.

Where they split: The gap between critics (BrickScore 44.9, Skip It) and owners (4.44 stars, 100% would-recommend) is significant. Expert reviewers focused on the fundamental play limitation of the non-rotating cabin and weak walking action; owners, particularly parents of young children, valued the unique design, sturdy feel, and play engagement. One Brickset reviewer issued a mixed verdict while JANG recommended skipping it outright.